Energy Efficiency Specialist

Project Manager/Project Engineer

Length of Assignment: 12+ months – possibility to extend based on performance/position need Pay range: $60.00 - 70.37/hr on w2 (all inclusive)

Important Notes:

• Looking for a Project Manager/Project Engineer
• Energy Management Program – energy efficiency program for customers to help reduce cost and consumption
• Purpose to help customers from Large to smaller consumers make their existing equipment run more efficiently
• Energy efficiency space experience
• Experience with large, complex projects
• Reviewing reports and manage projects and ensuring contractors and implementation contractors follows program rules, the project is saving energy and providing a good customer experience for participants
• Looking for someone with about 5 years' experience, bachelor's degree, not necessarily looking for someone very senior or someone right out of college
• Candidate should have ability to drive and active license. Will have to drive to customer sites & field inspections
• 3 days on-site (2 days in office + possible field day)
• Local to NJ would be nice
• Comfortability traveling across entire service territory
• May be supporting team in IT tasks. Leverage to ensure the IT tasks are working as needed for the team
• Reviewing and making sure recommendations is prudent and client has made the recommended changes
• Successful candidate should be able to recognize a good strong, energy efficiency project or measure.
• A very operational role. Very Project Manager heavy but experience with energy efficiency is required

Job Summary:

• Provide Commercial & Industrial program management oversight over scope, schedule and budget of energy efficiency projects in compliance with the BPU Order and procedures. Ensure projects meet all program requirements, including project scope and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for Energy Solutions (Engineered Solutions, Energy Management, and Advanced Custom).
• Interface with associates, vendors, customers, and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective, and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.
• Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight. Need to be familiar with residential and commercial energy efficiency program incentive structures.
• Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of vendors and contractors. Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance and review/process vendor invoices.
• Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.
• Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program.
• Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests, as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs in accordance with requirements for BPU approved programs.
• Interface with associates, vendors, customers, and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective, and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.
• Develop and customize a customer's project proposal to maximize incentives and energy savings by combining commercial & industrial program incentive structures.
• Coordinate and direct the activities of business development, trade allies, and vendors. Review vendor deliverables. Monitor vendor performance and review/process vendor invoices.
• Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC as required; Apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques to program and project oversight.
• Perform project site visits as required
• Compile and analyze data from various projects / sources to monitor the status of customer projects and report to management. Projects may include the installation of various energy conservation measures (ECMs) such as HVAC, lighting, motors, energy management systems, etc., as appropriate for the program. Analyze performance results for management reports; Provide monthly project status forecasts
• Manage customer relationships to provide program services with a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.

Job Specific Qualifications: Required:

• B.S. Degree plus 5 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience in the space of energy efficiency programs, construction, or related field
• Experience processing milestone-based construction payments and forecasting financial spend
• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation, and cost
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel & MS Word)
• Commitment to process improvement and attention to detail
• Able to travel within Client territory to conduct meetings with customers, perform inspections, and manage relationships with contractors
• Valid US driver's license

Desired:

• Vendor management, invoicing skills.
• AEE CEM
• PE
• PMP